Centre Coordinator - Queenstown Playcentre

Queenstown Playcentre; Otago; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Queenstown Playcentre is seeking a Centre Coordinator to work 23 hours per week in a part-time, permanent role based at Queenstown Primary School. You will build adult capability, provide pedagogical guidance, and ensure Playcentre philosophy informs sessions and children’s learning.

The role focuses on whānau empowerment, curriculum development, and health and safety compliance, with emphasis on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mana whenua values. NZ residency or valid NZ work visa required.

Qualifications

• Capable of building strong relationships with whānau and staff.
• Understanding of Playcentre philosophy and ECE curriculum principles.
• Experience with adult education and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support whānau-led sessions with high-quality pedagogy.
• Provide guidance on curriculum, adult education and safety.
• Ensure sessions meet health and safety regulatory requirements.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values in practice.

Skills

Relationship building

First Aid

Te Whāriki knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Communication / collaboration

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma - Course 3 or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Tools

Technology for admin & learning

Job description

Centre Coordinator - Queenstown Playcentre

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.6

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher
Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

23 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 2 November 2026

• Monday 9.30am – 3.00pm
• Permanentposition during term time only

About the role:

Working in collaboration with centre whānau and other centre support staff, the Centre Coordinator focuses on building adult capability and confidence.

As the Person Responsible on session, this role provides high quality support and pedagogical guidance to Playcentre whānau. The Centre Coordinator ensures sessions and programmes reflect Playcentre Philosophy and enriches children’s learning and development.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki by ensuring rich, meaningful, child-led curriculum experiences
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions
• Providing advice and support to centre whānau focusing on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations
• Recognise the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they relate to Playcentre and actively engage in promotion of Māori cultural values

About you:

You will be confident building and maintaining strong relationships, providing guidance and solutions with a centre-focused approach.

You will also have:

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau
• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to complete
• Confidence using technology to support learning & administration
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

About us:

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licensed early childhood education provider and charitable trust. With a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’, Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licenced places: 30

Physical address:
Queenstown Primary School Robins Road, Queenstown